Camera Jacket?

Ivan Snoeckx · February 18th, 2007, 03:35 AM

Thanks for the link Dean!

Looks very simular as the ones from Porta Brace.
Do you have good experience with them?
Can you post us some pictures when your new cover for the F330 arrives?
How much is the cover for the F330/F350 costing?

Greetings,

Ivan

Dean Gill · February 18th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Yes it's very similar to the Portabrace, however each model is taylored for a specific camera. For instance, the C150S37 jacket is made especially for the PDW-F330/350 camcorder.
I bought from this company jackets for my Panasonic AG-DVC200 and my DY-90. This jacket comes also with a rain cover and its quality is very good.
As I sent the email yesterday, I should receive the price tomorrow.
I don't remember exactly the amount I paid last time I ordered the jacket, probably around 280-300 euros (+taxes) and it was for a big 2/3" camcorder. The PDW-F330 being smaller I suppose it could be cheaper...
Anyway, I let you know as soon as I receive the price.

Ivan Snoeckx · February 18th, 2007, 09:50 AM

Thanks Dean,

The choice of camera covers is so big today, that it is hard too choose between them. Years ago you only had Porta Brace, as far as I can remember. Now there also is KATA, Petrol, CP Cases, Camrade, Workingeasy, etc...

It would be very nice if a magazine would have a review of all the covers for popular professional camcorders like the XDCAM's.

Vincent Rozenberg · February 18th, 2007, 09:54 AM

For your information; The Kata's using wet-suit fabric for their gloves, like the surf wet-suits, so very stretchy.

Dean Gill · February 18th, 2007, 10:45 AM

I tried the Kata with my GY-DV5000, the quality was ok but I found it less handy than the Workingeasy. The jacket was somehow too tight for the camcorder.

Vincent Rozenberg · February 18th, 2007, 03:18 PM

Your absolutely right about that Dean , but after a while it'll loosen up and fit perfectly.

Dean Gill · February 19th, 2007, 02:44 AM

just received the price for the Workingeasy jacket:
270 euros including postage and packing

Ivan Snoeckx · February 19th, 2007, 07:31 AM

That is a lot less then Porta Brace! :-o

Please post some pics when it arrives.

Thanks again Dean!

Dean Gill · February 28th, 2007, 06:06 AM

Just received the camera jacket from Workingeasy. Here are a few pics of it:

http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0029.jpg
http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0030.jpg
http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0031.jpg
http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0034.jpg

Dean

Peter Newsom · February 28th, 2007, 07:54 AM

Sony warns against covering the camera because of cooling issues, are you concerned about over-heating the block?

Ivan Snoeckx · February 28th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Gill

Just received the camera jacket from Workingeasy. Here are a few pics of it:

Thank you very much Dean!

Ivan Snoeckx · March 23rd, 2007, 07:26 AM

Do these KATA gloves also have some build-in rain protection?

Vincent Rozenberg · March 23rd, 2007, 07:31 AM

They come with a rain cover. It's in a pouch on the right side of the cam, where the disc compartment is. You can leave the pouch off as well, I have it in my cambag.

Ivan Snoeckx · March 23rd, 2007, 08:35 AM

Thanks! Nice solution that you can add or take it off when you want.

Alister Chapman · March 23rd, 2007, 02:43 PM

I have the Kata as well. It's not the best fit, but better than a Portabrace. I find the softer neoprene of the Kata more user friendly than the thick canvas type material used on the portabrace covers. The removable rain cover is excellent.

March 23rd, 2007, 02:43 PM	#30
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	I have the Kata as well. It's not the best fit, but better than a Portabrace. I find the softer neoprene of the Kata more user friendly than the thick canvas type material used on the portabrace covers. The removable rain cover is excellent. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

February 18th, 2007, 03:35 AM	#16
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Thanks for the link Dean! Looks very simular as the ones from Porta Brace. Do you have good experience with them? Can you post us some pictures when your new cover for the F330 arrives? How much is the cover for the F330/F350 costing? Greetings, Ivan

February 18th, 2007, 09:08 AM	#17
Dean Gill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Geneva - Switzerland Posts: 30	Yes it's very similar to the Portabrace, however each model is taylored for a specific camera. For instance, the C150S37 jacket is made especially for the PDW-F330/350 camcorder. I bought from this company jackets for my Panasonic AG-DVC200 and my DY-90. This jacket comes also with a rain cover and its quality is very good. As I sent the email yesterday, I should receive the price tomorrow. I don't remember exactly the amount I paid last time I ordered the jacket, probably around 280-300 euros (+taxes) and it was for a big 2/3" camcorder. The PDW-F330 being smaller I suppose it could be cheaper... Anyway, I let you know as soon as I receive the price.

February 18th, 2007, 09:50 AM	#18
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Thanks Dean, The choice of camera covers is so big today, that it is hard too choose between them. Years ago you only had Porta Brace, as far as I can remember. Now there also is KATA, Petrol, CP Cases, Camrade, Workingeasy, etc... It would be very nice if a magazine would have a review of all the covers for popular professional camcorders like the XDCAM's.

February 18th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#19
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	For your information; The Kata's using wet-suit fabric for their gloves, like the surf wet-suits, so very stretchy.

February 18th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#20
Dean Gill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Geneva - Switzerland Posts: 30	I tried the Kata with my GY-DV5000, the quality was ok but I found it less handy than the Workingeasy. The jacket was somehow too tight for the camcorder.

February 18th, 2007, 03:18 PM	#21
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	Your absolutely right about that Dean , but after a while it'll loosen up and fit perfectly.

February 19th, 2007, 02:44 AM	#22
Dean Gill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Geneva - Switzerland Posts: 30	just received the price for the Workingeasy jacket: 270 euros including postage and packing

February 19th, 2007, 07:31 AM	#23
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	That is a lot less then Porta Brace! :-o Please post some pics when it arrives. Thanks again Dean!

February 28th, 2007, 06:06 AM	#24
Dean Gill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Geneva - Switzerland Posts: 30	Just received the camera jacket from Workingeasy. Here are a few pics of it: http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0029.jpg http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0030.jpg http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0031.jpg http://www.deanostorm.ch/jacket/DSC_0034.jpg Dean

February 28th, 2007, 07:54 AM	#25
Peter Newsom Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 182	Sony warns against covering the camera because of cooling issues, are you concerned about over-heating the block?

March 23rd, 2007, 07:26 AM	#27
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Do these KATA gloves also have some build-in rain protection?

March 23rd, 2007, 07:31 AM	#28
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	They come with a rain cover. It's in a pouch on the right side of the cam, where the disc compartment is. You can leave the pouch off as well, I have it in my cambag.

March 23rd, 2007, 08:35 AM	#29
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Thanks! Nice solution that you can add or take it off when you want.